Trump’s new ‘Buy American’ requirement for EV charging would dramatically curtail build-out

It seems clear at this point to say that Donald Trump does not want to spend a single dime on EV charging. He tried to freeze $5 billion in funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which was approved as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. And when a federal judge ordered the […]

Fitbit’s AI health coach is now available on your iPhone

Google announced on Tuesday that the public preview of Fitbit's AI personal health coach is rolling out to iOS users in the U.S. as well as both iOS and Android users in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The update tests a major overhaul of Fitbit's app, introducing a conversational interface with a […]

Ayaneo’s new Windows handheld will cost up to $4,299 with maxed out specs

Ayaneo opened preorders for its next Windows 11 handheld and it looks like a powerhouse. The Ayaneo Next 2 is 13.45 inches wide, 10.3-inches tall, and weighs 3.14 pounds. That's more than twice as heavy as the original Ayaneo Next that launched back in 2022, and it easily outweighs the Steam Deck and Switch 2. […]

My favorite Switch 2 controller is 30 percent off for today only

The EasySMX S10 is a fantastic wireless controller for the Switch 2 that offers nearly as many features as Nintendo’s $90 gamepad. I ranked it as the best Switch 2 controller you can buy, thanks to its satisfying rumble sensation in games, support for motion controls as well as Nintendo’s amiibo NFC figures, plus the […]

Discord says ‘vast majority’ of users won’t see its new age verification setup

On Tuesday, Discord released an update clarifying that the "vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today," without needing to use a face scan or ID to verify their age so they can use the platform without restrictions. Discord states in the post that "age prediction" using information Discord already […]

FBI releases recovered footage from Nancy Guthrie’s Nest cam

More than a week after Nancy Guthrie disappeared, the FBI has released footage from a Nest camera by Guthrie's front door. FBI Director Kash Patel says on X that law enforcement has been working with "private sector partners" and that the video was "recovered from residual data located in backend systems." Google spokesperson Patrick Seybold […]

Sharge’s new power bank can charge two laptops while putting on a light show

Sharge has made a name for itself amongst the tech-obsessed with chargers and power banks featuring eye-catching designs and extra functionality. Power bank feature creep is more often than not a bad thing, but Sharge is unabashedly leaning into the trend with its new Shargeek 300. We first went hands on with it over a […]

Facebook can animate your profile pic with AI

Facebook is rolling out new AI features that let you animate your profile picture and restyle Stories and Memories. You'll also be able to add animated backgrounds to text posts to make them pop in the feed. With the animated profile pictures, you'll be able to give a still photo motion with some preset types […]

An Ark showed me augmented reality’s true artistic potential

A few weeks ago, I locked eyes with Sir Ian McKellen as he told me a story about how I was born, where I grew up, and when I would eventually die. Some of the details were a little off, but others were so unsettlingly on the money that it felt like he really did […]

The Shokz OpenFit Air earbuds are matching their all-time low price

If you like to take your workouts outside, open-ear earbuds are helpful for staying aware of surroundings, but that extra peace of mind often comes at the expense of bass. The Shokz OpenFit Air Earbuds actually try to address that problem, though, and they’re currently $79.95 ($40 off) at Amazon, Target, and directly from Shokz […]